Manulife Investments Philippines Launches Global Equity Diversified Income Feeder Fund

The new globally diversified equity UITF combines growth, income-generating and options-based strategies to support income potential and long-term wealth creation.

Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation, known as Manulife Investments Philippines, has launched the Manulife Global Equity Diversified Income Feeder Fund, a new unit investment trust fund designed to help investors pursue income potential and long-term capital growth.

The fund gives Filipino investors access to a globally managed equity strategy combining growth companies, income-generating equities, preferred stocks and options-based strategies in one diversified investment.

Its launch comes as more Filipinos look for investments that can provide regular income while supporting their long-term financial goals.

According to the Manulife Asia Care Survey 2026, 49% of Filipinos who have already started saving or investing for their financial well-being plan to shift toward income-generating investments.

Aira Gaspar, president and chief executive officer of Manulife Investments Philippines, said the new fund addresses this changing investment preference by bringing together several potential sources of returns.

“The fund combines global growth opportunities, diversified return sources and options-based strategies that can turn market volatility into an additional source of income,” Gaspar said.

She added that the investment solution is intended to support income generation, portfolio resilience and long-term wealth creation through a single diversified fund.

Balancing income and long-term growth

The Manulife Global Equity Diversified Income Feeder Fund invests across different types of global equity-related assets and strategies.

Its exposure to growth companies provides investors with opportunities to participate in the long-term expansion of businesses worldwide. Income-generating equities and preferred stocks may provide additional sources of potential returns.

The fund also uses options-based strategies, which may help generate income under varying market conditions.

By combining these approaches, Manulife Investments Philippines aims to offer investors a more diversified way to pursue financial goals without relying on only one source of potential returns.

Accessible through Manulife iFUNDS

Investors can start with a minimum investment of US$1,000 for the US dollar-denominated fund or ₱1,000 for its Philippine peso-denominated counterpart.

An online UITF account can be opened through Manulife iFUNDS. Interested investors may also contact a Manulife Wealth Specialist or visit Manulife’s Philippine website for more information.

Manulife Philippines has operated in the country since 1907, while Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation began operations in September 2017.

At the end of 2025, Manulife had more than 37,000 employees, over 106,000 agents and more than 37 million customers across 25 markets.

The new fund expands Manulife Investments Philippines’ range of global investment solutions as more Filipinos seek ways to build income, strengthen their portfolios and pursue long-term financial security.

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